Posted by Nick Constantine on Thu Apr 19th, 2012, 0 comments
Unbelievably running does just that, if you allow yourself to focus on running as a process for you and not simply an outcome to be squeezed into a challenge frame of mind then you learn to be compassionate to yourself, your awareness of who you are becomes heightened and, if following a form based approach to running, then your understanding of what a moment can bring becomes clear. When I teach chi running I emphasise that I am not teaching a static fixed movement that is rigid but an awareness that the window of balance is fluid, this moves depending on the surface, gradient or just with you.
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Posted by Michelle Muldoon on Tue Apr 17th, 2012, 4 comments
Training to heart rate continues to inspire me as I work on my Chi Running form. I simply cannot wait for my next run, to experiment with how any given focus can lower my heart rate.
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Posted by Danny Dreyer on Thu Apr 12th, 2012, 0 comments
Engaging your core and truly relaxing the rest of your body is essential to enjoying trails...
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Posted by Danny Dreyer on Thu Apr 12th, 2012, 0 comments
There’s a reason Heartbreak Hill has such an ominous name. At mile 20 of the Boston Marathon, right when many people...
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Posted by Danny Dreyer on Wed Feb 29th, 2012, 0 comments
When temperatures rise and the birds begin chirping, we get inspired to resume our warm-weather activities. For runners, that means the start of spring training...
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Posted by Michelle Muldoon on Tue Feb 28th, 2012, 5 comments
Over the last few months, I have taken my Chi Running practise to new levels whilst running to heart rate. Since November I have consistently run easy apart from the scheduled harder sessions in an effort to develop my aerobic base. What started out as a little frustrating has become some of the most relaxed running I have ever experienced...
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Posted by Nick Constantine on Mon Feb 13th, 2012, 0 comments
The best effect of form running is that this does influence you outside of your running time. As you become more aware of your body and it's responsiveness to different environments You become more acutely aware of your inner you (breathing) and how you respond and engage with the outer you(improved relationships, calmer, focused, steady, time for people) .
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Posted by Keith McConnell on Sat Feb 11th, 2012, 2 comments
How often have you heard phrases like: I’m too old to run - I’m too old to walk - I’m getting older and it’s just too hard to exercise? Aging can be a challenge – and an excuse – when it comes to doing what it takes to keep moving and to stay fit. Just when it’s most important to be active, many older people tend to reduce their activity level. Couch potatoes, or worse..."
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Posted by Laura Houston on Sun Feb 5th, 2012, 1 comments
Where do you use your Chi Running and Chi Walking focuses? I use mine in the pool - running! Years ago, before my Chi Running practice, I got a metatarsal stress fracture. I was committed to running the Hood to Coast relay, which motivated not to lose fitness, so I started pool running. I bought a float belt and started taking aqua jogging classes. I had trouble with keeping my head comfortably above the water line so I could breathe easier. It was not a fun experience and I abandoned it for the road once my foot healed.
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Posted by Keith McConnell on Fri Jan 20th, 2012, 0 comments
Working out indoors can be a great alternative to Winter running outside, but there is another option I’d like to present today, namely to add Chi Walk-Run to your running regimen.
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